Assistant Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 74,772 - 79,057; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job stability with a prominent institution

Job summary

A prominent university in California is looking for an Assistant Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment. This role involves leading undergraduate recruitment efforts and outreach strategies, advising prospective students, and analyzing recruitment data. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in student services, along with strong advising and data analysis skills. This position offers a salary range of $6,700 to $7,084 monthly, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience in student services.
• Experience advising students and resolving complex problems.
• Ability to analyze recruitment data for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate recruitment efforts and outreach strategies.
• Advise prospective students and families on admissions requirements.
• Plan and participate in recruitment events.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Detail-oriented

Event planning

Advising skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Graduate coursework in counseling techniques

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management software

Job description

Job Summary

San Jose State University (SJSU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR). Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment, this role oversees student recruitment initiatives and cultivates strategic partnerships to expand and diversify SJSU's applicant pool. The Assistant Director plays a key role in advancing enrollment goals by planning, organizing, and executing comprehensive undergraduate recruitment strategies that span the full enrollment lifecycle, from outreach and application through matriculation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate recruitment efforts and outreach strategies
• Advise prospective students and families on admissions requirements
• Plan and participate in recruitment events (on-campus and off-campus)
• Oversee admissions application review and decision processes
• Supervise and support recruitment staff and student assistants
• Collaborate with campus partners to support enrollment goals
• Analyze recruitment data and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with CSU and SJSU policies and deadlines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information and communications with students, parents, employees, and external agencies
• Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on the data
• Ability to use professional judgment to review and assess admissions requirements and documents
• Ability to advise potential students, parents, high school, and community college staff individually and in group settings
• Knowledge of technology and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and communication tools
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to plan and execute multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, practices, and activities of the program area; English grammar, business writing, punctuation, spelling and arithmetic
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in a related field plus upper‑division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• Over five (5) years of Student Recruitment Experience in the CSU System
• Experience working with all higher education student populations (Freshman, Transfer, International, Non‑Resident, non‑traditional, student ambassadors, welcome center operations)
• Over five (5) years of large‑scale event planning (on and off campus) and execution
• Experience in targeted yield and recruitment planning

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional IV
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,700/month – $7,084/month
CSU Salary Range: $6,320/month – $9,014/month

San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: February 20, 2026 through March 8, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
[e-mail]
408‑924‑2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in‑person program or activity (on‑ or off‑campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university’s third‑party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g., H1‑B VISAS).

All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408‑924‑1501 or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on‑campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire‑safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408‑795‑5600 or by email at uhs‑[e-mail].

Campus Security Authority – In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.